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Cloth masks and mask sterilisation as options in case of shortage of surgical masks and respirators

TECHNICAL REPORT

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Auteur(s) :

ECDC

Éditeur(s) :

ECDC

Date de publication :26/03/2020

3 pages

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"There is limited guidance and clinical research to inform on the use of reusable cloth face masks for protection against respiratory viruses. Available evidence shows that they are less protective than surgical masks and may even increase the risk of infection due to moisture, liquid diffusion and retention of the virus. Penetration of particles through cloth is reported to be high. In one study, 40–90% of particles penetrated the mask. In a cluster randomised controlled trial, cases of influenza-like illness and laboratory-confirmed viral illness were significantly higher among healthcare workers using cloth masks compared to the ones using surgical masks [1,2]..."

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